Burpee’s Perennial Seeds 
The seed of perennials may be sown indoors in boxes during February, March, or April, and the young 
plants set out in their permanent place when 3 to 4 inches tall. Most gardeners sow right out in the 
open any time during April, May, June, or July. Ask for a free copy of the Burpee Leaflet, Peren¬ 
nials From Seed,” which gives complete cultural directions for growing the finest perennials. lo 
make selection easy we are using the following keys: E For the Rock Garden; [C] Fine for Cutting; 
§ For climbing on string, wire, or trellis; H For Moist Soil; E) For Dry Soil; 3 Does well in semi-shade. 
Achillea—Milfoil @ 
3702 Ptarmica fl. pi. The Pearl 
Bears a profusion of small, double, 
white flowers on plants 2 feet tall. 
Blooms during summer. Pkt. 150; 
Vie oz. 500; Vs oz. 850. 
Agrostemma m 
Rose Campion—Mullein Pink 
3704 Coronaria, Mixed Silvery 
foliage forming a pleasant background 
for the blood-red, white, and violet 
flowers produced from June to 
September; 2 to I'A ft. Pkt. 100; 
Va oz. 250; Vs oz. 400. 
Annual Agrostemma, see page 23 
Alyssum saxalile compactum 
Alyssum D3 
Rock Madwort—Gold Dust 
3706 Saxatile compactum (Basket 
of Gold) Brilliant golden yellow 
flowers borne profusely early in the 
spring on neat plants 9 to 12 in. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 400; Vz oz. 700. 
3630 Saxatile sulphureum An ex¬ 
cellent border and rock garden plant, 
16 in. tall, covered with bright 
sulphur-yellow flowers during early 
spring. Pkt. 200; Vie oz. 600; 
Vs oz. $1.00. 
3631 Rock Garden Rare Species 
Mixed A most charming assortment 
of colors and varieties that will make 
an attractive display in the Rock 
Garden. Dwarf varieties. Pkt. 150; 
Vs oz. 600; Vi oz. $1.10. 
3918 Argenteum Dense bushy 
plants about 15 in. tall with yellow 
flowers; foliage silvery on reverse side. 
In bloom all during the summer. 
Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
Annual Alyssum, see page 23 
Ampelopsis § 
Boston Ivy 
3708 Veitchii A hardy climber 
clinging to brick and stone. Dark 
green, three-lobed leaves. Pkt. 100; 
Vs oz. 300; oz. 500. 
Anchusa [c] 3 
Bugloss 
3710 Italica Dropmore A showy 
perennial, growing 5 feet in height. 
The plants bear a profusion of rich 
deep sky-blue blooms from June until 
August. Good for the back of the 
border. Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; 
Vs oz. 600. 
3906 Italica Lissadell Beautiful, 
large, clear, gentian-blue flowers. 
Blooms profusely during the summer. 
5 to 6 ft. Pkt. 200; Vi oz. 350; 
Vi oz. 600. 
Annual varieties, see page 23 
Anemone —windflower e 
3723 Coronaria, St. Brigid 1 An 
excellent early spring-blooming per¬ 
ennial, 12 in. tall, with large 
double and semi-double blooms in a 
wonderful array of bright colors. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 600; Vi oz. $1.00. 
3729 Coronaria, De Caen [@I A 
beautiful single Poppy-flowered An¬ 
emone with elegant large blooms in 
many bright colors in June. 12 in. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
3932 PulsatiUa Beautiful violet- 
lilac flowers borne on plants 1 ft. 
tall. Blooms during April and May. 
For well-drained stony soils. 
Pkt. 150; Vi 6 oz. 350; Vs oz. 600. 
3933 Pulsatilla rubra Handsome 
velvety mahogany-red flowers; 9 
inches. For well-drained stony soils. 
Pkt. 150; Vie oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 
3910 Sylvestris 0] 3 (Wood Snow¬ 
drop) Nodding white flowers tinted 
lavender. April-May. Height, 1 ft. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 
Bulbs—see page 77 
Anthemis lc] 
Yellow Marguerite—Chamomile 
3711 Kelwayii Yellow Perfectly 
hardy. Aromatically scented, golden 
yellow flowers produced from July 
until frost. Long-stemmed, 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
Arenaria 
3632 Montana Dwarf, 6 in. tufted 
plants, covered with small, silvery 
white flowers early in the spring. 
Pkt. 350; Vi 2 oz. 850; Vie oz.$1.50. 
Al*abis— Rock Cress E 
3720 Alpina A showy dwarf border 
plant bearing a profusion of pure 
white flowers during April and May. 
Fine for rock gardens and borders; 
8 in. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; Vs oz. 500. 
3625 Alpina rosea Another de¬ 
sirable border plant with an abun¬ 
dance of pink flowers on compact 
plants, 8 to 10 in. high. Fine for rock 
gardens as it is dwarf and very hardy. 
Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 900; Vi oz. $1.50. 
Armeria —sea Pink 
3703 Formosa E Dwarf compact 
plants with grass-like foliage and 
large, clover-like flower-heads. Bright 
rose blooms, carried on graceful 
stems 12 in. long. 
Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
3911 Formosa Hybrids A splen¬ 
did variety, with large flowers in 
various shades of pink. The plants 
grow 2 ft. tall and bloom profusely 
throughout the summer. Pkt. 100; 
Vs oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
3628 Laucheana E One of the 
newer varieties, with bright rosy red 
flowers freely produced during May 
and June; 6 in. high. Pkt. 250; 
i/ie oz. 700; Vs oz. $1.25. 
Asparagus §! 
3633 Verticillatus A hardy Aspar¬ 
agus Vine growing 10 to 15 ft. high. 
Dies down to the ground each year. 
Perfectly hardy and needs no winter 
protection. The tiny blooms are fol¬ 
lowed by red berries. Fine with cut- 
flowers. Pkt.200; y 8 oz.7O0; Vioz.$1.25. 
See also page 56 
Hardy Asters 
3629 Amellus Hybrids 2A ft. high 
and covered, from August until frost, 
with flowers in shades of blue. 
Pkt. 250; Vie oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
3936 Subcoeruleus E Bluish violet 
flowers 3 in. across. The plant is 
15 in. tall. Blooms during June 
and July. Pkt. 150; Vie oz. 350; 
Vs oz. 600. 
3919 Alpinus, Mixed E A fine blend 
of blue and white varieties. May 
and June; 6 to 12 in. Pkt. 150; 
Vie oz. 400; Vs oz. 700. 
3701 Large-Flowering Novi Belgii 
Hybrids Large flower-heads of lovely 
Daisy-like blooms in many bright 
colors. 4 ft. Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 700; 
Va oz. $1.25. 
Annual varieties, see pages 18 to 22 
AubrietiadO 
Rainbow Rock Cress 
3722 Large - Flowering Hybrids 
Excellent dwarf spreading plants for 
borders, beds, or rock gardens. Rosy 
purple, blue, and lilac blooms during 
April and May; 6 in. Pkt. 150; 
i/i6 oz. 500; Vs oz. 850. 
Baptisia — False Indigo 
3705 Australis Lovely Lupine¬ 
like flowers of a beautiful blue color, 
borne during June and July on branch¬ 
ing plants; 3 to 4 ft. tall. Pkt. 100; 
Vs oz. 400; Va oz. 700. 
Beilis perennisfL.pl. 
Double Giant English Daisy |0| 3 
This dwarf early-flowering semi-hardy 
perennial will bloom for years if pro¬ 
tected during the winter. The plants 
like a moist soil and are splendid for 
beds and borders. Height, 6 in. 
3945 Giant Dark Red (Etna) 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 700; Va oz. $1.25. 
3724 Giant Dark Rose Lovely. 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 600; Va oz. $1.00. 
3725 Giant White Very fine. 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 600; Va oz. $1.00. 
3726 Double, Mixed White and 
various shades of rose and red. 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 500; Va oz. 850. 
3727 Double Quilled, Mixed In 
this strain the individual flowers have 
quilled petals. Shades of rose and 
red, also white. Pkt. 150; y 8 oz. 500; 
Va oz. 850. 
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